Science
Despite crackdowns, Egypt is still a global hub for the illegal ivory trade
July 16, 2012
Despite crackdowns, Egypt is still a global hub for the illegal ivory trade
Walking through the narrow alleys of Khan al-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, it is hard to miss the white sculptures and…
Perceptions of Darwin’s theory: Evolution in the Egyptian classroom and beyond
July 15, 2012
Perceptions of Darwin’s theory: Evolution in the Egyptian classroom and beyond
The theory of evolution is atheism, said Ahmed Shafiq, a 15-year-old schoolboy who happened to share the name of the…
Nanotechnology comes to Egypt
July 12, 2012
Nanotechnology comes to Egypt
The Zewail City of Science and Technology and the American University in Cairo have partnered to jointly establish the Center…
Paving the way to sustainability
July 11, 2012
Paving the way to sustainability
The UN estimates that the world’s population will reach 9 billion by 2050. As the population increases, so will the…
Through education, and tortoises, Wadi Food seeks environmental sustainability
July 10, 2012
Through education, and tortoises, Wadi Food seeks environmental sustainability
A group of nine men move from olive tree to olive tree beneath the scorching sun. At every stop, within…
For first time in years, Giza Zoo receives new giraffes
July 9, 2012
For first time in years, Giza Zoo receives new giraffes
The Giza Zoo received three new giraffes from South Africa on Sunday. The animals arrived through the zoo’s upper gate…
Meat prices and demand high as Ramadan approaches
July 8, 2012
Meat prices and demand high as Ramadan approaches
Two weeks away, the holy breezes of Ramadan already pervade Egypt’s polluted air. But, just as Ramadan lanterns light up,…
It’s up to the people to fight for the environment, say local experts
July 5, 2012
It’s up to the people to fight for the environment, say local experts
As the world gathered to discuss climate change and sustainable development at the UN Rio+20 conference last week, environment specialists…
After the latest contamination scandal, can you trust your water?
July 4, 2012
After the latest contamination scandal, can you trust your water?
It is a common perception worldwide that drinking bottled water is safer than consuming tap water. In Egypt specifically, people…
Scientists find new subatomic particle
July 4, 2012
Scientists find new subatomic particle
Scientists at the CERN research center have found a new subatomic particle that could be the Higgs boson, the basic…